This easy and flavorful rice bowl combines crispy pan-fried ham, sweet sautéed onions, and a perfectly fried egg—finished with green onions and sesame seeds. A comforting, quick meal you can make in 20 minutes! 

Ham & Onion Rice Bowl

Ingredients(2 servings)

Main

  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 can of luncheon meat (200g)
  • 2 bowls of cooked rice
  • 2 green onions (scallions)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin (or cooking wine)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables

Thinly slice the onion. Chop the green onions into small pieces. 

Prep the vegetables

2. Cut the ham

Dice the canned ham into large cubes. 

Cut the ham

3. Make the sauce

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil.

Make the sauce

4. Cook the ham

Heat 1 tsp of cooking oil in a pan and pan-fry the ham until golden and slightly crispy. Once done, transfer the ham to a plate and set aside.

Tip: To reduce the saltiness, blanch the ham briefly in boiling water before frying. 


5. Cook the onions

heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 4 minutes until translucent. 

Cook the onions

Pour in the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Cook the onions

6. Fry the eggs

Cook the eggs sunny side up, or to your preferred doneness.

Fry the eggs

7. Assemble the bowl

Place rice in a bowl. Top with the cooked onions, ham, and fried egg. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Assemble the bowl